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Re: Another Xerox workstation.

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From: ucbvax!Weinstock
Date: Thu, 11 Jun 1981 12:19
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The 820 (or Worm) is a 64k Z80 based machine that (at 3k) has a
keyboard, display, two mini-floppies, and can run either CP/M or
a Xerox hacked over Wordstar (this from the local representative).
The only current Ethernet capability is through a RS232 interface
(which means that an Apple or a Osborne has the same capability).
Xerox will have some sort of a real Ethernet available eventually.
According the the San Jose News of last night, the 820 has no
graphics capability.  The main thing this @i[appears] to have going
for it is the Xerox name--many companies would rather deal with a
Xerox or an IBM than an Apple or a Radio Shack or a ...

The above is based on information gleaned from talking to various Xerox
people and is no doubt incomplete.  I imagine there are Xeroxers on
this mailing list.  Perhaps they can fill us in more.
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Subject: Re: Another Xerox workstation.
Date: Thu, 11 Jun 1981 12:19:07 +0000
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